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they will live in an urban environment. it is already happening in asia and south america where there is a migration toward the great cities of the world. that will bring more and more congestion into those cities. as an industry, as a company, we can view this as a challenging in that congestion is going to increase. at the same time, or on the other hand, you will have many other developments. we know we are all connected to date. we know sustainability is not just a term people use. people believe in it and the environmental challenges that come with that means that as a company, as a city and a country we have to work together to find the solutions to this. as we look into the future, we could say that the current model of the car industry needs to change. at the same time, we believe that individual mobility is what people desire. that does not mean -- that means they will use the car in a different way. here in san francisco, statistics are always something -- potentially, there are over 500,000 people looking for 450
they will live in an urban environment. it is already happening in asia and south america where there is a migration toward the great cities of the world. that will bring more and more congestion into those cities. as an industry, as a company, we can view this as a challenging in that congestion is going to increase. at the same time, or on the other hand, you will have many other developments. we know we are all connected to date. we know sustainability is not just a term people use. people...
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now it is to produce a positive impact on the environment for benefit corporations. the accountability element, previously the directors were charged with a mission to maximize profits and they shall consider the effects on other stakeholders which are categorized as a society and the environment. the transparency element which is the production of an annual benefit report, this is assessed against a third party standard. you choose any third party standard you want as long as it met the qualifications of the statute which is transparency, the ability for the public to comment on the works of a third party standard that is not being funded by the people that are using this standard. similarly, how we use accounting principles to produce the financial documents, there is no standardized method to produce qualitative reports. we didn't want to dictate which ones you had the use, so we require, again, as stated in the legislation what the qualifications for third-party standard are, the legislation allows the company to choose that as long as it meets those requirements
now it is to produce a positive impact on the environment for benefit corporations. the accountability element, previously the directors were charged with a mission to maximize profits and they shall consider the effects on other stakeholders which are categorized as a society and the environment. the transparency element which is the production of an annual benefit report, this is assessed against a third party standard. you choose any third party standard you want as long as it met the...
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a lot of different environments they are built into. if you fit a curve or trendline, the red and yellow lines would summarize the average premium by each of those. if you look specifically at those areas that are urban, you throw out some of the alabama wires and some of the areas that are suburban or you might have a binary situation, no transit before, and some places like san diego light rail is like that. actually, the premium is a little bit mitigated. this graph shows a look closer to the assumptions that we are making throughout the rest of the study when you throw out some of the l. ayers and those that do not compare to the environment we have in san francisco. when you did all those studies and you drill down those that most of parable, the most analogous locations to the city we have, you look at the table in the bottom right in you see the 3% range all the way up to numbers around 10% and higher. when we look at the city of san francisco indian burn me -- and the environment we have around the transit terminal, we already h
a lot of different environments they are built into. if you fit a curve or trendline, the red and yellow lines would summarize the average premium by each of those. if you look specifically at those areas that are urban, you throw out some of the alabama wires and some of the areas that are suburban or you might have a binary situation, no transit before, and some places like san diego light rail is like that. actually, the premium is a little bit mitigated. this graph shows a look closer to...
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the environment is huge. it is stronger than willpower. surrounding yourself with artists, being in a culture where artists are driving, and where a huge amount of them is a healthy environment. >> you are making it safer. push, push. that is better. when i start thinking, i see it actually -- sometimes, i do not see it, but when i do, it is usually from the inside out. it is like watching something being spawned. you go in, and you begin to work, excavate, play with the dancers, and then things began to emerge. you may have a plan that this is what i want to create. here are the ideas i want to play with, but then, you go into the room, and there maybe some fertile ideas that are becoming manifest that are more interesting than the idea you had initially set out to plan. so there has to be this openness for spontaneity. also, a sense that regardless of the deadline, that you have tons of time so the you can keep your creativity alive and not cut it off and just go into old habits. it is a lot like listening. really listening to watch what
the environment is huge. it is stronger than willpower. surrounding yourself with artists, being in a culture where artists are driving, and where a huge amount of them is a healthy environment. >> you are making it safer. push, push. that is better. when i start thinking, i see it actually -- sometimes, i do not see it, but when i do, it is usually from the inside out. it is like watching something being spawned. you go in, and you begin to work, excavate, play with the dancers, and then...
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we have engaged with the department of the environment and great lengths. we have talked with the recycling coordinator. they actually prefer that we use rubber. it is a recycled product. we are looking at policies from a citywide program, a policy they helped generate, purchasing standards that help generate, using pose consumer products for infill. they like the robber as a solution. i have done some additional research. coconut husk products are relatively new. three or four are in california now, at most a year and a half old. when we make an investment like this, we want to make sure we have a safe and durable product. we have been on the field at santa clara university, which they have already torn up and replaced, because of an inadequate base. we will continue to look around until we feel safe there is an alternative product, both from a health standpoint and a durability standpoint, and price point is important also. we want to make sure we are getting the best bang for the dollar. we are looking at all the components. in fact, the national -- the
we have engaged with the department of the environment and great lengths. we have talked with the recycling coordinator. they actually prefer that we use rubber. it is a recycled product. we are looking at policies from a citywide program, a policy they helped generate, purchasing standards that help generate, using pose consumer products for infill. they like the robber as a solution. i have done some additional research. coconut husk products are relatively new. three or four are in...
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after that, they have to produce a material positive impact on the environment. commissioner riley: that there is the standard measure for that? gosh no, there is a third party standard that meets the definition of the legislation. they must measure that against using that third-party standard, so that as the transparency element. rather than simply having you write your own annual report, you're using it against a third party standard of a valuation so that the consumer and the shareholder can see what you're doing. commissioner riley: is this a pretty new concept? >> yes, january 3 was the first application of this legislation. commissioner clyde: i want to thank you for your presentation, and i also want to say that
after that, they have to produce a material positive impact on the environment. commissioner riley: that there is the standard measure for that? gosh no, there is a third party standard that meets the definition of the legislation. they must measure that against using that third-party standard, so that as the transparency element. rather than simply having you write your own annual report, you're using it against a third party standard of a valuation so that the consumer and the shareholder can...
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you talked about multiple part environments and multiple park experience on top of the roof. one of the questions i asked about five years ago, and it was probably as, as far as i'm concerned, this project will only be successful if it over the years if it is protected from shadow -- it was probably you i asked. what are you doing to anticipate in identified future building sites, which this department has indeed somewhat sketched out, that the major active part elements are indeed in sunlight in perpetuity? otherwise, i think this park will never be what we are expecting it to be, partially because we are not new york and we do not have elevated rooftop parks. >> that is the one part of your question i did not answer. we are doing the studies, and we will be glad to get back to you. commissioner antonini: i think this is a sensational plan, and i did have a couple of questions for mr. walker, but i have comments as well. during your remarks, i think you said that we would hope these trees would have a life of 100 years, but i would expect they will live longer than that. is
you talked about multiple part environments and multiple park experience on top of the roof. one of the questions i asked about five years ago, and it was probably as, as far as i'm concerned, this project will only be successful if it over the years if it is protected from shadow -- it was probably you i asked. what are you doing to anticipate in identified future building sites, which this department has indeed somewhat sketched out, that the major active part elements are indeed in sunlight...
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the host creates a welcoming environment for everybody. there is no cultural barrier to entry. >> the demographic of people who come will match the demographic of the reader. it is very simple. if we want more people of color, you book more people of color. you want more women, your book more women. kind of like that. it gets mixed up a little bit. in general, we kind of have a core group of people who come every month. their ages and very. we definitely have some folks who are straight. >> the loyal audience has allowed michelle to take more chances with the monthly lineup. established authors bring in an older audience. younker authors bring in their friends from the community who might be bringing in an older author. >> raider has provided a stage for more than 400 writers. it ranges from fiction to academics stories to academic stories this service the underground of queer fell, history, or culture. >> and there are so many different literary circles in san francisco. i have been programming this reading series for nine years. and i st
the host creates a welcoming environment for everybody. there is no cultural barrier to entry. >> the demographic of people who come will match the demographic of the reader. it is very simple. if we want more people of color, you book more people of color. you want more women, your book more women. kind of like that. it gets mixed up a little bit. in general, we kind of have a core group of people who come every month. their ages and very. we definitely have some folks who are straight....
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how do you maintain a safe and positive environment at folsom street fair for example. i know people are interested in hearing about those and yes and we certainly welcome suggestions. >> how many people are you expecting to attend? >> that is a good question that i don't know the answer to. i can find how many people attended the one last year. >> is it in the thousands? hundreds? >> hundreds. but i can find out the answer. >> great. >> other questions? thank you very much. >> sure thank you. >> and we look forward to hosting you in the coming may. >> yes and i am happy to come back at a future time and jocelyn i can send information with her to the commission when it gets closeeer. >> yeah, when it gets closer and coordinate with jocelyn and get the word out again. >> sound good. thank you. >> any public comment on the presentation by ms. thomas? okay. seeing none item five police department's comments and questions. >> good evening commissioners. my name is john john locheus and the commander in charge at the metro division at the police department. in this capacity
how do you maintain a safe and positive environment at folsom street fair for example. i know people are interested in hearing about those and yes and we certainly welcome suggestions. >> how many people are you expecting to attend? >> that is a good question that i don't know the answer to. i can find how many people attended the one last year. >> is it in the thousands? hundreds? >> hundreds. but i can find out the answer. >> great. >> other questions?...
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it's basically used in hall of the hakkasans and that environment but i don't think it's a destination place for people to come as a club really. it's really to add environment to the people that are there, the guests that are there. >> just because when you do a new year's eve party and crank it up. >> if they can hear it over in union square i would be surprised. i spent many years at the st. francis hotel. i know what it gets like. >> any other comments? >> i thought kearney street could use more nightlife and everything closes after that and there are a couple of businesses there and it's exciting that you're coming in and bringing vitality to street life -- not street life but walking in and out of your doors. >> thank you commissioner. we're pretty excited about that too and we will be in las vegas and los angeles after that as well. las vegas is a 70,000 square foot club. that is quite different. >> thank you. any questions from the public? yes. >> well good evening commissioners. i am also a long time 22 year resident and i want to discuss and also present to you i have seen a
it's basically used in hall of the hakkasans and that environment but i don't think it's a destination place for people to come as a club really. it's really to add environment to the people that are there, the guests that are there. >> just because when you do a new year's eve party and crank it up. >> if they can hear it over in union square i would be surprised. i spent many years at the st. francis hotel. i know what it gets like. >> any other comments? >> i thought...
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after that, they have to produce a material positive impact on the environment. commissioner riley: that there is the standard measure for that? gosh no, there is a third party standard that meets the definition of the legislation. they must measure that against using that third-party standard, so that as the transparency element. rather than simply having you write your own annual report, you're using it against a third party standard of a valuation so that the consumer and the shareholder can see what you're doing. commissioner riley: is this a pretty new concept? >> yes, january 3 was the first application of this legislation. commissioner clyde: i want to thank you for your presentation, and i also want to say that i am glad to see that this creative, forward thinking energy is not going to be codified. i can see benefits for the organic food distributors, i concede benefits for people trying to develop community theaters. i can see that it has a very creative and open ended -- it is a creative and open-ended program, i
after that, they have to produce a material positive impact on the environment. commissioner riley: that there is the standard measure for that? gosh no, there is a third party standard that meets the definition of the legislation. they must measure that against using that third-party standard, so that as the transparency element. rather than simply having you write your own annual report, you're using it against a third party standard of a valuation so that the consumer and the shareholder can...
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fact from in a lot of the college's we block out the windows because it cuts out the noise and the environment that is interrupting us. it is not a negative to have a situation -- and in fact, i know and have interviewed people that have been in a room with auxiliary years, whenever you want to call it, and they love it and have been there for eight and nine years in that environment. the work nights -- they work nights. during the day they have a roof deck that they can go on to. it is not a negative thing to have a room without light in it, especially a bedroom. in san francisco, it is very difficult with their windows, especially on market street because of the noise. if you have no windows, it is like being in the country. it is quiet. it is not a negative thing to be in a room without a light in time for eliminating the light requirement. thank you. >> gary g. architect, practicing architecture here in san francisco for the past 28 years. our specialty is multifamily development in san francisco for old and new construction and renovation. i'm here to speak to have this section 1205 on li
fact from in a lot of the college's we block out the windows because it cuts out the noise and the environment that is interrupting us. it is not a negative to have a situation -- and in fact, i know and have interviewed people that have been in a room with auxiliary years, whenever you want to call it, and they love it and have been there for eight and nine years in that environment. the work nights -- they work nights. during the day they have a roof deck that they can go on to. it is not a...
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we want people to get around in a way that steps lightly on the environment. we want people to get around in ways that are enjoyable. and that really contribute to what makes san francisco special, such as our wonderful cable cars. but above all, we want to make sure that people can get around the city safely. it's no good to have a great transportation system if people can't get around safely. people need to not only be able to be safe, but to be able to feel safe, and nowhere is that more important than when you're on foot because that is when you're arguably the most vulnerable. it's also how every trip starts and ends. and many trips in san francisco, and we want more of them in between, to be on foot as well because it's a nicer way to enjoy the city. but if we want people to be out and walking, we need them to be safe. we want them to feel safe, and that's what we're here to talk about today. and none of that will happen without great leadership. so, without further ado, happy to bring up our great leader, the mayor of the city and county, ed lee. (appla
we want people to get around in a way that steps lightly on the environment. we want people to get around in ways that are enjoyable. and that really contribute to what makes san francisco special, such as our wonderful cable cars. but above all, we want to make sure that people can get around the city safely. it's no good to have a great transportation system if people can't get around safely. people need to not only be able to be safe, but to be able to feel safe, and nowhere is that more...
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people, vendors respective of our small businesses, a waterfront design sensitive to the views and the environment that we want to have, and a great, great addition to our economy in the city for years and years to come, so it is with great pride that we make this announcement because many of the people in this room are looking for that opportunity from all walks of life, from every community in san francisco they see this as a city wide projected, not just on the waterfront. it's everybody's future. everybody has to be heard and i know that even this weekend there was a telephonic ability to talk to people online and the telephone. there were over 4,000 people that engaged themselves with a conversation and the warriors and about what this project meant. it's incredible. i also want to give a shout out to the port and i know monique is here and they're working hard with our team and continuing this ongoing dialogue and we will have more announcements to make. right now this is just the beginning of this project but it's a great beginning because usually when people talks about jobs and who gets t
people, vendors respective of our small businesses, a waterfront design sensitive to the views and the environment that we want to have, and a great, great addition to our economy in the city for years and years to come, so it is with great pride that we make this announcement because many of the people in this room are looking for that opportunity from all walks of life, from every community in san francisco they see this as a city wide projected, not just on the waterfront. it's everybody's...
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her work tells a story of san francisco, both its cultural and ecological environment. her carpet in the grand hall is also creating a relationship with the park above. here you can see her work depicted. another important artist, jenny holzer is doing an electronic piece that is surrounding the glass on the bus deck level. jenny works primarily in led's. she plans to do text based on the history of san francisco's literary community, a very exciting program and one that brings all of these -- all of these move throughout the day, so it will bring a great deal of animation to the building. james carpenter, another established international artist, is working with us on the shot alley underpass, designing the ceiling and seating elements. here you can see some details of his benches and flooring material. it is intended to be a light source as well as a place of comfort. here you can see in the ceiling of shaw alley, just behind those words are the benches. a san francisco artist, ned khan, is designing a fountain that will run 1,400 feet in length, but is triggered by t
her work tells a story of san francisco, both its cultural and ecological environment. her carpet in the grand hall is also creating a relationship with the park above. here you can see her work depicted. another important artist, jenny holzer is doing an electronic piece that is surrounding the glass on the bus deck level. jenny works primarily in led's. she plans to do text based on the history of san francisco's literary community, a very exciting program and one that brings all of these --...
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> so our final speaker is really the foremost community lead in the local hire movement and that is environment commissioner josh arsay. [applause] >> thank you. thank you mayor lee. thank you warriors. thank you web core hunt and those that will build us and jesse hunt and i would like our community partners to come up. we work together in coalition and when we have the opportunity we would like to do this. charity cultural center -- i saw david. mother jackson, the god mother of bay view hunter's point. dan marcos and bay view and i see florence con and what this is about and why it's historic when we on the community -- we work with workers, communities, folks trying to get on these projects and as the mayor stated and supervisor avalos talked about and local hire is the last thing and typically around good faith and whose faith and it doesn't work this. is mandatory. the warriors are partners in labor. the contractors have submitted to working with us to make local hiring mandatory, 50%. local apprentices will do this. this is historic. it hasn't happened on a project like this and what you
> so our final speaker is really the foremost community lead in the local hire movement and that is environment commissioner josh arsay. [applause] >> thank you. thank you mayor lee. thank you warriors. thank you web core hunt and those that will build us and jesse hunt and i would like our community partners to come up. we work together in coalition and when we have the opportunity we would like to do this. charity cultural center -- i saw david. mother jackson, the god mother of bay...